Pepperjack’s Café – $5 Drink of the Day

Stop by Pepperjack’s Café, located across the pool from The Gant lobby, where you will find locally roasted gourmet coffee, pastries, and casual breakfast and lunch options. Pepperjack’s Café also hosts a full bar with beer, wine, signature cocktails and daily drink specials. Enjoy food and beverages on the outdoor seating terrace by the fire, poolside or grab-n-go.

The bar at Pepperjack’s Café now offers the $5 Drink of the Day! For each day of the week, our staff has selected one of their favorite signature cocktails (named after local Aspen ski runs) to be availalbe for just $5. Stop by Pepperjack’s Café and try one today!

Top Five Advantages to Book A Condominium Resort for Business Meetings or Events

Nestled in a tranquil enclave at the base of Aspen Mountain within walking distance from downtown, The Gant, A Destination Hotel, has compiled a list of the five top reasons why the resort is a facility of choice among current meeting planner clients.

1.Multi-bedroom layouts deliver privacy and savings. The Gant offers a variety of two and three private bedroom condominiums that allow attendees to share one condominium, but still have their own bedroom and bathroom for privacy. It is estimated that companies can save 35-40% when attendees share a condominium versus individual bookings at a hotel.

2.Spacious accommodations out-size hotel rooms. An average hotel room is approximately 300-square-feet. An average condominium unit at The Gant is approximately 900-square-feet. The additional space gives guests a sizable common area ideal for pre- or post-meeting briefings, breakout brainstorming sessions, or simply a comfortably furnished area to relax.

3.Conference center designed with service in mind. Hotels are designed to juggle multiple meetings simultaneously. At The Gant, planners won’t be one of 10, 20 or even 30 meetings running that day; instead, they will be one of two at most or best case scenario – the only meeting in house. As such, planners will enjoy the attentive service, flexible floor plans and buy-out options The Gant’s conference center affords companies.

4.Hybrid design affords comfort and luxury. At The Gant, guests will receive much more than just a room. Guests will check into a spacious condominium that many consider a home away from home. Guests will enjoy the comforts of a spacious living area, a fully-equipped kitchen, wood-burning fireplace, private balcony and have access to a medley of resort amenities and services including pools, hot tubs, fitness center, tennis courts, café, shuttle service, pre-arrival meal and grocery deliveries, concierge services and more.

5.All-inclusive Complete Meeting Packages (CMP). The Gant’s experienced conference services team have helped companies with groups of varying sizes host successful meetings in Aspen. There full-service packages have been meticulously designed to address every imaginable detail, but can also be easily modified to meet a planner’s specific needs.

NEW! Pepperjack’s Café

Located at the lower pool in the newly renovated Molly Campbell Conference Center, Pepperjack’s Café is one of The Gant’s newest amenities. Open daily, Pepperjack’s Café serves up locally roasted gourmet coffee, pastries, casual breakfast and lunch options, as well as beer, wine, and signature cocktails. Guests can enjoy food on the outdoor seating terrace, poolside or grab-n-go. Stop by Pepperjack’s Café to pick-up one of your very own Pepperjack stuffed animals to take home with you!

The Legend of Pepperjack

Forty years ago at the edge of town, The Gant condominiums were built as a quiet retreat for those looking to relax and enjoy the serenity of the Rocky Mountains. From the beginning, a sly fox who lived in the woods across Ute avenue, would sneak over to The Gant at dawn or dusk in search of food. As time went on, the resort staff began to embrace this fox as another member of The Gant family and he was affectionately named Pepperjack. In honor of our little fox friend we have named our new café, Pepperjack’s Café.

Independence Pass to Open May 22, 2014

The opening of Independence Pass is predicted to be on schedule for 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 22, 2014. The opening date is strategically set to allow Memorial Day travelers quicker access into Aspen, Colorado from the eastern side of the continental divide. Independence Pass reaches an elevation of 12,095 feet and is the highest paved throughway in the state of Colorado. A scenic overlook at the top of the pass offers visitors a few of the majestic Sawatch mountain rage. Several of Colorado’s 14ers are visible from this vista, including Mt. Elbert (Colorado’s tallest peak – 14,440′) and La Plata (14,336′).

40 Summer Activities in Aspen, Colorado

1. Raft! Half day to full day trips and mild to wild. Raft on the Roaring Fork, the Colorado or Arkansas. Class 3 – 5.

2. Bike. Enjoy an easy downhill cruise along the road, mountain bike on paved and unpaved terrains, or learn the basics of mountain biking on a singletrack adventure. Rent your own bike or take a guided trip or lesson.

3. Hike. Guided hikes are available for nature tours to power hikes and all day adventures! Or ask for a few suggestions for our favorite in-town hikes!

5. Fish. Learn the sport of Flyfishing and experience the art of casting for trout on the gold medal Roaring Fork and Frying Pan Rivers. Fish on the river or in a private pond.

6. Shoot. Take a lesson in clay target shooting. This can even be combined with a half day of fly-fishing.

7. Float high above the Aspen Mountain peaks in a hot air balloon. Leave early in the morning and be back in time to enjoy the rest of the day.

8. Learn. Attend a lecture presented by the Aspen Institute or Aspen Center for Physics. World renowned speakers and leaders are always on the docket.

9. Spa. Spend a relaxing day at the Aspen Club & Spa. Get pampered with a massage, facial, manicure or a revitalizing package.

10. Stroll. Take a guided walking tour with Aspen Walking Tours or Aspen Historical Society and learn about Aspen’s past or if you don’t want to walk you can ride the History Coach (electric vehicle) for the tour, weather permitting.

11. Glide. Seek the thrill of tandem paragliding as you step into the sky and soar high over Aspen Mountain!

12. Scare. Take the Dark Side Tour with Aspen Walking Tours. Uncover Aspen’s tarnished past of ghosts, murder and mayhem with true stories of Aspen’s darker history from 1879 to the present.

13. Befriend. Visit the Aspen Animal Shelter and take a local shelter dog for a walk or hike. Who knows – maybe you’ll have to take one home!

14. Eat. Have a gourmet lunch or dinner at the historic Pinecreek Cookhouse. If you want to earn your lunch, rent a road bike at a shop in town and cycle the 13 miles uphill to the cookhouse.

18. Art. Visit the Aspen Art Museum or one of the many art galleries throughout Aspen.

19. Restore. Visit the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) for environmental classes and programs about the local ecosystem.

20. Mine. Take a tour of the Smuggler Mine – where back in the day they discovered the largest silver nugget ever mined!

21. Eat. Do as the locals do and grab a bite to eat at one of the many bar menus in town. Many of Aspen’s restaurants will offer a special bar menu with similar entrees as their regular dinner menu in a slightly smaller portion for a reduced price.

22. Lunch. Here at The Gant our favorite lunch spot is Big Wrap. We order a Big Wrap delivery at least five times a week! Grab a wrap or salad at this popular spot and enjoy a low key but delicious lunch!

23. Drink. Head to Justice Snows and order a specialty cocktail from their list of 100s of different drinks!

24. Shop. There are so many different shops in town. From ski shops to high end boutiques, there’s something for everyone. You can even find treasures at a bargain at the Aspen Thrift Store or the consignments stores.

25. Wander. Take a little stroll through Aspen’s historic West End and check out the beautiful Victorians.

26. Listen. Enjoy one of the many concerts and recitals of the Aspen Music Festival. On Sunday, pack a picnic and sit out on the lawn outside the Music Tent. A local’s favorite activity, sitting on the lawn is a fun (and free) way to spend Sunday afternoon.

27. Market. Saturdays through the summer visit the local farmer’s market. Pick up local peaches and tomatoes or maybe a steak to grill from Crystal River Meats. Grill your dinner on The Gant’s barbeques.

34. Frisbee. Try out the Frisbee golf course on top of Aspen Mountain.

35. Gondola. Ride the gondola throughout the summer to the top of Aspen Mountain. From Sunday Bluegrass concerts to activities for the kids, there’s something happening all summer. The views alone are worth the ride! In Snowmass throughout the summer, ride the Gondola with your bike and ride down the mountain, or for evening events check out Valhalla Nights for dinner, dancing and festivities!

36. Hang out. Throughout the summer just hang out in town and listen to burgeoning music students from the Aspen Music Festival and School practicing and performing throughout town. Grab a scoop of Paradise Ice cream as you hop from corner to corner.

40 Winter Activities in Aspen, Colorado

1. Ski! Aspen/Snowmass boasts four mountains all under one lift ticket – Aspen, Aspen Highlands, Snowmass and Buttermilk. How many can you ski in one day?

2. Scare. Take the Dark Side Tour with Aspen Walking Tours. Uncover Aspen’s tarnished past of ghosts, murder and mayhem with true stories of Aspen’s darker history from 1879 to the present.

3. Snowmobile in the beautiful backcountry with either T Lazy 7 or Western Adventures. 2-4 hour rides are available, some include lunch.

4. Fish. Learn the sport of fly-fishing and experience the art of casting for trout on the gold medal Roaring Fork and Frying Pan Rivers.

5. Float high above the Aspen peaks in a hot air balloon. Leave early in the morning and be back in time to ski a full day.

6. Mine. Take a tour of the Smuggler Mine – where back in the day they discovered the largest silver nugget ever mined!

7. Climb. Minutes from downtown Aspen is an ideal area for the first time ice climber. Aspen Expeditions introduces you to ice climbing techniques, and the associated gear required to climb a frozen waterfall.

8. Shrines. Aspen Mountain has several shrines that have been hidden in the trees. Go on a shrine hunt and see which ones you can find. Jimmy Hendrix, Jerry Garcia, Marilyn Monroe and Elvis are just a few!

9. Befriend. Visit the Aspen Animal Shelter and take a local shelter dog for a walk or hike. Who knows – maybe you’ll have to take one home!

11. Learn. Take a guided walking tour with Aspen Walking Tours or Aspen Historical Society and learn about Aspen’s past or if you don’t want to walk you can ride the History Coach (electric vehicle) for the tour, weather permitting.

12. Glide. Seek the thrill of tandem paragliding as you step into the sky and soar high over Aspen Mountain or meet them at Sam’s Knob on Snowmass Mountain and soar with your skis on!

14. Eat. Have a gourmet lunch or dinner at the historic Pinecreek Cookhouse. Lunch seatings are 12 and 1:30, dinner seating is at 6:30pm. Cross country ski or take a horse drawn sleigh ride to the restaurant. Advance reservations required.

15. Sleigh. Enjoy a private sleigh ride through Aspen forest and meadow along the Roaring Fork River with Aspen Carriage Company.

16. Sled. Enjoy world class dining and an unforgettable dog sled adventure with Krabloonik. They offer morning, afternoon and twilight dog sled rides that include a gourmet lunch or dinner.

20. Art. Visit the Aspen Art Museum or one of the many art galleries throughout Aspen.

21. Cross Country Ski. Try out cross country skiing at the Nordic track at the Aspen Golf Course or the North Star Nature Preserve.

22. Restore. Visit the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) for environmental classes and programs about the local ecosystem.

23. Dine. Plan a lunch at Cloud 9 Bistro on Aspen Highlands. A quaint mountain restaurant, Cloud 9 serves amazing Austrian fare. A mountain dining experience like none other! Be ready for a party if there is a rowdy afternoon crowd. Dancing required!

24. Skate. Ice-skating is available at the ARC and at the Silver Circle Ice Rink (outdoor).

25. Powder Tour. The best off piste experience in Aspen/Snowmass! Sign up for a powder tour and be taken by snowcat to the backside of Aspen Mountain for a day of powder skiing.

26. Eat. Do as the locals do and grab a bite to eat at one of the many bar menus in town. Many of Aspen’s restaurants will offer a special bar menu with similar entrees as their regular dinner menu in a slightly smaller portion for a reduced price.

27. Lunch. Here at The Gant our favorite lunch spot is Big Wrap. We order a Big Wrap delivery at least five times a week! Grab a wrap or salad at this popular spot and enjoy a low key but delicious lunch!

28. Drink. Head to Justice Snows and order a specialty cocktail from their list of 100s of different drinks!

29. Shop. There are so many different shops in town. From ski shops to high end boutiques, there’s something for everyone. You can even find treasures at a bargain at the Aspen Thrift Store or the consignments stores.

30. Wander. Take a little stroll through Aspen’s historic West End and check out the beautiful Victorians.

31. Hike. Smuggler Mountain! Grab your yak tracks or just sturdy hiking shoes and see the town of Aspen from the observation deck about a mile and a half up. If you are up for an exciting ride, pick up a Swiss-bob style sled from several different shops in town and sled down. It’s a wild ride!

32. Movie Night. Isis Theater, located right in downtown. The best thing about the Isis is that you can enjoy an adult beverage while watching the newest release! Also check Belly Up’s schedule – often times on Monday nights they have movie screenings of past favorites.

33. Swim. Gant pools are heated and open all year.

34. Spa. Spend a relaxing day at the Aspen Club & Spa. Get pampered with a massage, facial, manicure or a revitalizing package.

35. Dance. Belly Up has over 300 live concerts a year and the intimate venue showcases a wide range of music genres, so during your stay you’re bound to find something you’ll enjoy.

36. Skol. Come in January over the annual Winterskol festival, Aspen’s “toast to winter” dating back to 1951. Enjoy festivities like fireworks over Aspen Mountain, the ice sculpting contest on the Cooper & Hyman Avenue malls, and Soupskol, the annual soup contest featuring local chefs and restaurants.

37. Après. After a day of skiing, head to one of the many bars and restaurants in Aspen/Snowmass for après ski. Even if you haven’t skied, you can still après! Most places have drink and snack specials.

38. Bike. If you can’t get enough biking in the summer, try mountain biking on the snow in winter! Rent a Surley fat tire bike from one of the local shops in town.

39. Snowcat. For a dinner experience you are sure to never forget, plan a snowcat dinner tour in Snowmass at either the Lynn Britt or Burlingame cabins, or on Aspen Highlands at Cloud 9.

40. Gondola. Celebrate Ullr Nights on Snowmass Mountain via the Elk Camp Gondola or Party Under the Stars atop Aspen Mountain. On select evenings throughout the winter ride the gondola after dark for dinner, dancing and fun festivities.

Winter Wedding at The Gant

Congratulations to Reagan and Justin on their stunning Colorado winter wedding! With five beautifully landscaped acres of land and Aspen Mountain as the backdrop, The Gant Aspen is a perfect location for a wedding anytime of year.